[NSRCA-discussion] Advancement system

[Scott McHarg]

The purpose for this rule is to allow you to fly in the class you are most
comfortable.  What "points" are in place currently and what purpose do they
serve?  Well, there's AMA points which serve the purpose of figuring out
when it is "recommended" the competitor should move up, again not
mandatory, and if your district supports points, there are those.  What
prevents sand baggers now?  You don't have to move up so, effectively, you
could stay in Intermediate or Advanced the rest of your life as it is now.
If we remove the " "recommended" equation, it would stand to reason that
truly as far as the AMA is concerned, there are no points necessary any
more.  The proposal says "If any points for any reason are to be awarded to
a contestant, the contestant may only accrue points in the contestant’s
minimum class."  This takes care of any AMA points that the AMA may choose
to implement or any points that may come from other sources.

Scott
On Feb 13, 2012 10:48 PM, "Jon Lowe" <jonlowe at aol.com> wrote:

>  Ok, now I'm confused.  We are talking about the AMA rule book changes
> here for class progression, not how NSRCA district points are calculated.
> Let's keep the discussion separate.  AMA and the rule book should care less
> how districts calculate points.  And there isn't even an NSRCA standard for
> that.  Various districts have various rules on calculating points.
>
> Now that we are back on the topic of AMA rules, how does the proposed rule
> prevent someone regularly flying masters from "declaring" that their
> minimum class will be advanced, and flying that at the Nats?  And what
> "points" is the proposed rule talking about?  If it is NSRCA district
> points, then it shouldn't be in the AMA rule book.
>
> In its current form, I can't support this change.  It mixes apples and
> oranges, and does nothing to prevent sandbaggers at the Nats.
>
>  Jon
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott McHarg <scmcharg at gmail.com>
> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 10:09 pm
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Advancement system
>
> Dave,
>    What regulations?  You simply pick a minimum class that, if you're
> already competing, may be one class lower than what you fly now or any
> higher class than what you fly now.  You pick your minimum class at the
> beginning of the year because a baseline must be established for your
> district championship points.  You can't expect the DVP to chase around
> what class you're flying this contest in and then that contest in.  Your
> minimum class is the only class that you get points in.  If you fly a
> higher class for one, two or however many contest, your points don't
> count.  That's it!  Where are the rules that restrict you with this one?
> You don't have to stay in a class if it's too low for you, you just don't
> get to compete for District Championship if it's not your minimum class for
> that year.  We have to keep track of a class for your points.  That's the
> only reason for any of it.  Peer pressure is going to take care of the sand
> baggers so we should be good to go.  We will maintain a database that
> allows you to select your minimum class.  The DVP's will have access to it
> as well as everyone else to see what the minimum class is.  This is really
> as straight forward as it gets.  The best part about the whole thing is
> that you get to try out a higher class before committing to it for the next
> year as your minimum class.
>
> Scott
>
> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM, Dave Burton <burtona at atmc.net> wrote:
>
>>  +1 for what Arch said!****
>> We’ve beat the weight and safety issues all to pieces, how about some
>> discussion of the advancement system?****
>> ** **
>> I’m for getting rid of the system altogether but what do others feel
>> about the committee proposal.****
>> In my mind it kind of lets you fly whatever class you want but with a lot
>> of unnecessary regulations that just like the present system has no one to
>> keep up with the process.  Why do we need it? Why all the rules to let you
>> fly what you want? Why do you need to stay in a class after the first
>> contest – Why not after the third one?****
>> Dave Burton****
>> ** **
>>  *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
>> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Archie Stafford
>> *Sent:* Monday, February 13, 2012 8:40 PM
>> *To:* General pattern discussion
>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Switch****
>>  ** **
>>  People at local clubs taxi out and back all the time. Are you
>> suggesting every flight should be done this way even for local sport
>> flyers?  At some point you cant regulate everything. Did we become Congress
>> or something?  One more example of trying to figure out how to have a rule
>> for everything. While we are at it, lets put the judges in cages just for
>> that one pilot that lands to close to the judges. I am all for verifying
>> fail safe and such, but I don't think we have to require device on top of
>> device to fix things. Wait til your caller goes to pull out the arming plug
>> and doesn't pull straight out and cracks your fuse. Most arming plugs are
>> as hard to remove as the battery connections. I am all for safety, but it
>> needs to be the responsibility of the pilot. ****
>>  ** **
>>  Arch
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone****
>>
>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 8:29 PM, "Ron Hansen" <rcpilot at wowway.com> wrote:****
>>
>>  Perhaps the solution is simple.  Prior to takeoff, it is the caller’s
>> responsibility to hold the airplane once the batteries are connected and
>> not release the airplane until it is set down on the runway.  After
>> landing, the pilot does not taxi back but rather the caller retrieves the
>> airplane and does not let go of it until the batteries are disconnected by
>> the pilot.  The CDs should remind the pilots of this procedure during the
>> pilot briefing at the beginning of each day.****
>>  ****
>> I don’t believe this needs to be in AMA or NSRCA rules but rather
>> instructions that the NSRCA passes down to the CDs.****
>>  ****
>> When I started flying pattern in D4 the pilots never taxied back.
>> Now-a-days, it seems like pilots taxi back more often than not. I think D4
>> needs to get back to the practice of having the callers retrieve the
>> airplanes!!****
>>  ****
>> Ron****
>>  ****
>>  *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
>> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Del
>> *Sent:* Monday, February 13, 2012 7:29 PM
>> *To:* General pattern discussion
>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Switch****
>>   ****
>>  *Howdy Verne.. *****
>>  * *****
>>  *    For me to convert would cost mucho dinero 4 sure. Not sure I have
>> enough years left of flying to justify that.  *****
>>  *    *****
>>  *    We are enjoying a mild winter here..` Hope you are blessed with
>> the same.. *****
>>  * *****
>>  *        Del *****
>>  ----- Original Message ----- ****
>>
>>  *From:* Verne Koester <verne at twmi.rr.com> ****
>>  *To:* 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> **
>> **
>>  *Sent:* Monday, February 13, 2012 7:08 PM****
>>  *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Switch****
>>   ****
>>  Hi Del. You might want to price out some glow fuel before you commit to
>> that!****
>>  ****
>> Verne****
>>  ****
>>  *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Del
>> *Sent:* Monday, February 13, 2012 6:55 PM
>> *To:* General pattern discussion
>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Switch****
>>   ****
>>  *I'm with you Dave.. When I killed the throttle on my glow I knew it
>> always stop running and stayed stopped and safe for all.. How quick some
>> that abandoned glow for the latest rage never discussed the tradeoffs they
>> were truly accepting.. I always figured if "E" power was all its was being
>> claimed to be it would be cheaper and more viable than glow.  After reading
>> all of this thread it seems the exact opposite it. When I return to
>> competition it will be with the safe glow go juice or not at all. *****
>>  * *****
>>  *I can enjoy all of my anatomy while wiping off that yucky glow
>> residue. <( ;+)~~~******
>>  * *****
>>  *    Del *****
>>
>>  ----- Original Message ----- ****
>>  *From:* Dave Harmon <k6xyz at sbcglobal.net> ****
>>  *To:* 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> **
>> **
>>  *Sent:* Sunday, February 12, 2012 11:55 PM****
>>  *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Switch****
>>   ****
>>  I understand…no problem…..but in the instances you mention….you just
>> can’t fix stupid….****
>> But yet…..I have yet to see anyone have a discussion on properly setting
>> the failsafe throttle of a glow powered airplane.****
>> This is kind of like some E-flyers that flew glow for years and years and
>> wiped the oil off without a word, then when they convert to electric,
>> wiping the oil off a glow plane is suddenly a big deal….and they kinda go
>> on and on about it.****
>>  ****
>> *Dave Harmon*****
>> *NSRCA 586*****
>> *K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net*****
>> *Sperry, Ok.*****
>>  ****
>>  *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Keith
>> Black
>> *Sent:* Sunday, February 12, 2012 9:24 PM
>> *To:* General pattern discussion
>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Switch****
>>   ****
>> Dave, I wasn't saying an arming pin is mandatory, I've had planes with
>> and without (currently without for weight), though I much prefer with. **
>> **
>>   ****
>>  My point (for everyone's consumption not only you) was to be careful
>> trusting the fail safe and the receiver power down behavior because
>> occasionally speed controls do malfunction. They are definitely better now
>> days, but far too often I see guys do things that open the door for
>> disaster (I'm not saying you're doing this), and it's pretty scary. People
>> just don't always appreciate the danger involved. ****
>>   ****
>>  For example, I've seen guys finish a flight, turn off their radio and
>> walk to the pits, meanwhile the caller brings back plane and sets it down
>> in pits while pilot walks around talking for minutes with this potentially
>> live plane sitting there still armed. If everything works as it should no
>> one will get hurt, but the potential is there for serious consequences. *
>> ***
>>   ****
>>  Cheers!****
>>   ****
>>  Keith  ****
>>  On Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Dave Harmon <k6xyz at sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:****
>>  Hi Keith….****
>> Actually I DID take into account that there IS a possibility that the ESC
>> could fail….but I feel the odds of that happening are as I said, a lot less
>> than someone mishandling a transmitter.****
>> How about just plugging the battery in and putting the canopy on within
>> the 3 minute starting period??****
>> The airplane should not have to just sit there plugged in and ready to go
>> like a fueled up glow powered airplane….****
>> After landing someone picks up the model and turns off the radio
>> switch….if the helper picks up the airplane and the ESC malfunctions he has
>> ahold of it.****
>> I understand your and others concerns but I just don’t think the external
>> plug thing is necessary.  ****
>> I just don’t see the need to have a battery in the plane unless it is
>> manually restrained and going to be flown within the next 3 minutes.****
>> I don’t mean to imply that I plug in the battery without straddling the
>> fuselage….I do!****
>>   ****
>> *Dave Harmon*****
>> *NSRCA 586*****
>> *K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net*****
>> *Sperry, Ok.*****
>>  ****
>>  *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
>> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Keith Black
>> *Sent:* Sunday, February 12, 2012 4:29 PM****
>>
>> *To:* General pattern discussion
>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Switch****
>>     ****
>> Dave, you're points are correct, but you're not taking into account a
>> malfunction of the speed controller itself. They have been know to
>> malfunction, so the safest approach, as Earl suggests, is to assume that
>> anytime the battery is connected to the controller the motor may go to full
>> throttle. Until you unplug the battery the thing is hot and dangerous
>> regardless of your fail safe or switches on the transmitter. ****
>>   ****
>>  Regarding pulling the disconnect (whether under canopy or via external
>> arming pin), step over the model between wings and stab (just like we used
>> to run up the glow models) and reach down to pull the plug. If it goes full
>> throttle the back of your legs will stop forward momentum.****
>>   ****
>>  I see far too often that people switch off their radios with the plane
>> in a potential dangerous position. This is putting a lot of trust in the
>> technology when it's not necessary. When I retrieve my model,  transmitter
>> in hand or not, I make sure it is pointed away from people or property.**
>> **
>>   ****
>>  Keith ****
>>  On Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 2:28 PM, Dave Harmon <k6xyz at sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:****
>>  +1 on that.****
>> Rather than having a disconnect, I think ensuring that the fail safe
>> function of the radio is set properly is the way to go.****
>> Generally…with today’s 2.4g radios…..not 72mhz PCM radios….I trust the
>> electronics more than someone holding the transmitter. ****
>> Besides….with a disconnect it would be my luck to rip the side of the
>> fuselage off and start a fire that way………or not being able to let go of a
>> full throttle model to pull the disconnect….in this case just turn off the
>> transmitter and/or have an external radio switch and turn off the receiver.
>> ****
>> The ESC will shut off the motor when the ESC loses the pulse from the
>> receiver…even if the failsafe is NOT configured correctly.****
>> Everyone already knows this….or should know it…. but it’s a good thing to
>> mention anyway…..****
>>  ****
>>  ****
>> *Dave Harmon*****
>> *NSRCA 586*****
>> *K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net*****
>> *Sperry, Ok.*****
>>   ****
>>  *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
>> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Keith Hoard
>> *Sent:* Sunday, February 12, 2012 1:44 PM
>> *To:* General pattern discussion
>> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Switch****
>>   ****
>>  I'd rather not cut a hole in my plane in the first place, or add
>> another point of failure to the system. . . .****
>>
>>
>> Keith Hoard
>> Collierville, TN
>> khoard at gmail.com****
>>    On Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 1:37 PM, Ronald Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
>> wrote:****
>>  You can mount a female Deans connector in a piece of thin plywood, use
>> Pacer Pro Zap to glue the Deans connector to the plywood and, after cutting
>> an appropriate hole in the side of the fuselage, glue the assembly inside
>> the fuselage.  Use a male Deans connector with the leads soldered together
>> as an arming plug.****
>>   ****
>>  Or you can buy a SharpRC SafeArm (
>> http://www.sharprc.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=43)****
>>   ****
>>  Being cheap, I do the former.****
>>   ****
>>  Ron Van Putte****
>>    ****
>>   On Feb 12, 2012, at 11:55 AM, Ron Hansen wrote:****
>>   ****
>>
>>    What are the available arming switch options?****
>>   ****
>>  Thanks****
>>   ****
>>  Ron****
>>
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